Bulldogs turn to trio without Appleby

1:41 AM,
Jan. 13, 2014

Jaron Johnson drives hard to the basket against Longwood University at the Thomas Assembly Center.

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After an emotional win in Louisiana Tech's inaugural Conference USA game on Thursday, coach Michael White shared a story he had earlier in the week with leading scorer Raheem Appleby.

When the two spoke, White noted how Appleby was playing well and the strides he had made, yet it was often overlooked due to the improved play of guys like Michale Kyser, Alex Hamilton and other role players.

Coincidentally, the words came hours after Appleby was injured against Florida Atlantic when he crashed hard to the floor of the Thomas Assembly Center. The injury turned out to only be an ankle sprain, but the ...